lingzhi227Install Latex Formatting
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add lingzhi227/agent-research-skills --skill latex-formattingThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
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Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
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Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads latex-formatting when the request matches its description.
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Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the latex-formatting skill”. In Codex, type $latex-formatting.
LaTeX Formatting
Set up and manage LaTeX formatting for academic papers.
Input
$0— Action:setup,fix,check$1— Venue name (forsetup) or.texfile path (forfix/check)
Scripts
Pre-submission format checker
python ~/.claude/skills/latex-formatting/scripts/latex_checker.py paper/main.tex --venue neurips --check-anon
Checks: word count, required sections, TODO markers, anonymization, mismatched environments, content stats.
Validate citations and references
python ~/.claude/skills/citation-management/scripts/validate_citations.py \
--tex paper/main.tex --bib paper/references.bib --check-figures
Clean LaTeX text (fix special characters)
python ~/.claude/skills/latex-formatting/scripts/clean_latex.py \
--input paper/main.tex --output paper/main_cleaned.tex
Replaces special/non-UTF8 characters with LaTeX equivalents, skips math environments.
Key flags: --dry-run, --tables-only
Auto-fix after checking
python ~/.claude/skills/latex-formatting/scripts/latex_checker.py paper/main.tex --venue neurips --fix
Runs checks then applies clean_latex.py fixes, writing to main_fixed.tex.
References
- Venue specs, project structure, packages, commands:
~/.claude/skills/latex-formatting/references/venue-templates.md
Action: setup
Create the project directory structure and main.tex for the specified venue. Use the template from references/venue-templates.md.
Action: fix
Fix common LaTeX issues: unescaped special chars, math mode errors, float placement, overfull/underfull boxes, cross-reference issues.
Action: check
Run latex_checker.py for pre-submission validation. Check page count, anonymization, required sections, TODO markers.
Related Skills
- Upstream: paper-writing-section, table-generation
- Downstream: paper-compilation
- See also: citation-management
Tips for Latex Formatting
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • This skill ships scripts. Read them before the first run, and run it in a project without secrets first.
- • It bundles reference files. The agent reads them only when needed, so they cost no context until then.
- • It is part of a pack with 30 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Latex Formatting
What does the Latex Formatting skill do?
Handle LaTeX formatting, templates, and styling for academic papers. Set up conference templates (ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS, AAAI, ACL), fix formatting issues, manage packages, and ensure venue-specific compliance. Use when the user needs to set up a paper template, fix LaTeX formatting, or prepare for submission.
How do I install Latex Formatting?
Run "npx skills add lingzhi227/agent-research-skills --skill latex-formatting" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Latex Formatting work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Latex Formatting uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Latex Formatting free?
Latex Formatting is open source on GitHub. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Latex Formatting?
Latex Formatting is published by lingzhi227 in the lingzhi227/agent-research-skills repository, together with 29 other skills.
